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Terriermedium🌍 Irelandfarmyard dog, family pet, guard dog, hunter and gundog
Irish Terrier
Bold, affectionate, spirited, loyal
Popularity
316
All-red terrier; fiery and brave but devoted to family with proper guidance.
Lifespan
12–14 years
Coat
dense, wiry, flat-lying broken coat
Colors
red, red wheaten
Male height
18–20 in
Female height
18–20 in
Male weight
25–27 lb
Female weight
24–26 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
4
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
3
Prey drive
4
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
3
Novice owner friendly
3
Good with other dogs
3
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
2
Grooming
3
Drooling
2
Coat length
2
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
3
